Attraction
Book of Kells Experience at Trinity College
The ninth-century Book of Kells and the 65-metre Long Room of Trinity College's Old Library, with immersive digital galleries in a separate pavilion.
Guinness Storehouse
Seven floors of exhibits in a 1902 fermentation plant at St James's Gate, ending with an included drink in the rooftop Gravity Bar.
At a glance
- Type
- Brewery visitor experience
- Area
- The Liberties, Dublin, Ireland
- Opening
- Open daily
- Official site
- guinness-storehouse.com
Good to know
- Fully accessible
- Rooftop bar
- Included drink
- Family tickets
Why we recommend it
The Guinness Storehouse is the visitor experience of the St James's Gate Brewery, the historic home of Guinness. It occupies a former fermentation plant built in 1902 in the Chicago School style, the first multi-storey steel-framed building in Ireland, which served the brewery until 1988. The attraction opened at the end of 2000 and has since welcomed more than twenty million visitors.
The building is arranged around a central glass atrium in the shape of a pint glass, with seven floors rising around it. At the base you can see a copy of the famous lease Arthur Guinness signed for the site. The self-guided route then works upwards through the story of the beer and the brewery. The journey finishes on the seventh floor in the Gravity Bar, a glass-walled room with views across the city.
Standard tickets include the self-guided tour and a drink in the Gravity Bar. There is no age restriction, but under-18s must be with an adult and children's tickets include a soft drink instead. Family tickets cover two adults and two children. Buying online in advance is the easiest option and lets you choose your time.
Allow at least 90 minutes, and longer if you want to linger in the bar at the top. The building is fully accessible. Last entry is at 17:00 from Sunday to Thursday and 18:00 on Friday and Saturday, with the building staying open two hours after last entry. Weekday mornings are generally calmer than afternoons and weekends. Hours are subject to change, so check the website on the day, and contact the team on +353 1 408 4800 or at [email protected] if you are planning a visit with a group or have access questions.
The Storehouse is on the western edge of the Liberties, around 25 minutes' walk from Trinity College, and it is a stop on the hop-on hop-off bus routes. It combines well with the Teeling Whiskey Distillery, St Patrick's Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral, all in the same part of the city, or with Kilmainham Gaol a little further west.
If you want a quieter visit, book one of the first time slots of the day and save time at the end for the views from the Gravity Bar.
Guinness Storehouse FAQs
What are the opening hours?
The building opens at 09:30 daily and closes at 19:00 Sunday to Thursday and 20:00 on Friday and Saturday. Last entry is 17:00 or 18:00 respectively, and hours can change.
Is a drink included?
Yes. Standard tickets include a drink in the Gravity Bar, and children's tickets include a soft drink.
How long does a visit take?
The Storehouse recommends allowing at least 90 minutes for the self-guided experience.
Can children visit?
Yes, there is no age restriction, but under-18s must be accompanied by an adult and cannot buy or drink alcohol.
Is the Guinness Storehouse accessible?
Yes, the building is fully accessible.
What is the Gravity Bar?
It is the glass-walled bar on the seventh floor with panoramic views over Dublin, where the included drink is served.
How do I get there?
It is in Dublin 8 near St James's Gate, reachable on foot, by bike, bus, tram, train or taxi, and it is a stop on hop-on hop-off bus tours.
How can I contact the Storehouse?
Call +353 1 408 4800 or email [email protected].